2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2000 Mercedes-Benz C and 2000 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | C | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2146 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
